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title: 'Aptean Southware + Shopify'
url: 'https://www.staging38.commercient.com/product/aptean-southware-shopify/'
date: '2026-06-19T11:19:48-04:00'
modified: '2026-06-19T11:19:48-04:00'
author: 'Aaron Torres'
excerpt: 'Commercient SYNC connects Aptean Southware to Shopify, giving your team access to Aptean Southware data directly within Shopify. No complex coding required.'
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Commercient connects Aptean Southware and Shopify, synchronising orders, products, customers and inventory between the ERP and online store. Product catalog changes made in Aptean Southware can be reflected in Shopify listings, keeping pricing and availability accurate.

## What syncs

- Sync Shopify Returns to Aptean Southware Credit Notes
- Update Aptean Southware Customers from Shopify Buyer Records
- Sync Aptean Southware Customers to Shopify Customers
- Import Shopify Orders into Aptean Southware as Sales Orders
- Update Shopify Products from Aptean Southware Items
- Sync Aptean Southware Inventory to Shopify

## Why Commercient

### Product category and collection sync

Sync Aptean Southware Items categories and attributes to Shopify product collections so the storefront organisation reflects the ERP's product structure.

### Backorder and availability management

Sync Aptean Southware backorder status and expected availability to Shopify so customers see accurate lead times and stock availability on the storefront.

### Order synchronisation

Import Shopify Orders into Aptean Southware as Sales Orders so fulfilment, inventory and financial records stay accurate and order processing happens from the ERP.

### Product and inventory management

Sync Aptean Southware Items and Inventory to Shopify so product listings and stock data on the storefront reflect current ERP records without manual updates.

## About Aptean Southware

Aptean Southware is an ERP and business management system for wholesale distributors and service organisations, covering inventory, purchasing, sales, service and accounting.

## About Shopify

Shopify is an e-commerce platform for online retailers, managing product catalogs, storefronts, orders, customers, payments and multi-channel selling.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Aptean Southware Vendors and supplier data sync to Shopify?

Commercient can support syncing Aptean Southware Vendors and supplier data to Shopify when relevant for dropship, supplier-managed inventory or B2B ordering workflows. Exact capabilities depend on project scope.

### How does Commercient handle product variants between Aptean Southware and Shopify?

Commercient maps Aptean Southware Items to Shopify product and variant structures during implementation. Field mapping for variants, attributes and SKUs is configured per project to match each platform's product data model.

### What data can Commercient connect between Aptean Southware and Shopify?

Commercient can connect Aptean Southware and Shopify to sync data such as Customers, Items, Inventory, Sales Orders, Price Lists and Order Status. Supported objects and sync direction depend on the customer's system setup and project scope.

### Can Shopify Orders be imported into Aptean Southware as Sales Orders automatically?

Yes, Commercient can import Shopify Orders into Aptean Southware as Sales Orders automatically. This keeps ERP inventory, fulfilment and financial records accurate. Exact mapping and frequency are configured per project.

### Can Aptean Southware Inventory sync to Shopify to prevent overselling?

Yes, Commercient can sync Aptean Southware Inventory to Shopify on a scheduled basis to help keep stock counts accurate on the storefront. Near-real-time sync depends on system capabilities and project configuration.